Part-Time Instructor in Composition (English Department)

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Composition Program at the University of Pittsburgh welcomes applications for part-time, non-tenure stream teaching positions. Position appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance. Our program has long cultivated interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to the field of composition. We believe in asking students to do real intellectual work and to engage with difficulty. Our program in Public and Professional Writing extends those commitments across the university and to workplaces, as well as to the broader public sphere. We value flexible teachers who can create engaging and responsible courses.

Requirements

• MA or higher degree required.
• Expertise in film studies and writing.

Nice To Haves

• Terminal degree (MFA, PhD, etc.) preferred.
• A record of superior academic or professional performance.
• The ability to develop engaging courses that meet established learning goals.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• A demonstrated ability to interact efficiently with diverse people in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach students to compose in a range of digital modes and platforms.
• Teach students to think critically about the social, ethical, and political implications of the technologies they use.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level